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Chemistry-Physics Major (B.S. in Ed. degree) – Secondary Ed.

The Chemistry-Physics Major, offered by the Departments of Chemistry and Physics, is designed to prepare prospective high school teachers of chemistry and physics.

Total: 47 or 50 semester hours

Admission Requirements, Retention and Termination Standards

A minimum 2.7 GPA (B-) must be earned in all teaching majors.

The following mathematics courses or equivalent skills are prerequisites for some of the required courses on this major:

MTH 132

MTH 133

MTH 223

MTH 233

MTH 334

Consequently, a minimum of 18 hours of MTH courses will normally be required to complete this major in addition to the 46 or 49 hours specified above. If you have incomplete high school preparation, you may find it necessary to complete additional MTH courses.

Other Requirements

If you are seeking the Chemistry Department's recommendation for student teaching in chemistry, the following requirements must be met:

You must have completed the specified chemistry courses for the Chemistry-Physics major, in addition to CHM/PHY 505 (3) and 501 (1), before approval for student teaching can be given. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 in those 24-27 hours of courses. Transfer chemistry credit will be accepted from regionally accredited institutions, but at least six of the hours must be CMU classes with a minimum GPA of 2.7. At least 12 of the required chemistry credit hours must have been received within 10 years of application for student teaching.

In order for you to be approved for student teaching in chemistry, two CMU chemistry faculty must, at your request, provide completed department student evaluation forms. You must also furnish transcripts showing all chemistry course credits.

You must demonstrate competency in chemistry by passing at American Chemical Society standardized chemistry examination at a specified level in order to be approved for student teaching.

If you are seeking the Physics Department's recommendation for student teaching in physics, the following requirements must be met:

At least 20 hours of physics (including CHM/PHY 505) must be completed with a GPA of 2.7.

At least 6 hours of physics (excluding CHM/PHY 505) must be completed at CMU.